Fungal Species:  Armillaria bulbosa

Detection of electrical signals in fungal mycelia in response to external stimuli

Scientists developed a new tool to detect electrical signals produced by fungal mycelia, the root-like networks of fungi. Using special circuit boards with tiny sensors and a noise-reducing cage, they successfully measured electrical activity in growing fungi that varied when exposed to toxic chemicals. These findings suggest fungi use electrical signals to communicate within their networks, similar to how nerve cells communicate in animals.

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On Spiking Behaviour of Oyster Fungi Pleurotus djamor

This research reveals that mushrooms can generate and transmit electrical signals, similar to how neurons communicate in our bodies. The study focused on pink oyster mushrooms and found they produce regular electrical pulses and can respond electrically to various stimuli like heat or chemicals. This discovery has several practical implications for everyday life: • Could lead to development of new biological sensors using mushrooms to detect environmental changes • Helps understand how fungi communicate and share information in nature • May inspire new technologies for environmental monitoring • Could improve mushroom cultivation techniques • Provides insights into developing new interfaces between biological and electronic systems

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